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to flute around
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(Irish) to waste time; idle or dawdle
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
around
Base verb
flute
Present tense
flute around
3rd person singular
flutes around
Present participle
fluting around
Past simple
fluted around
Past participle
fluted around
What does "to flute around" mean in Irish slang?
In Irish slang, "to flute around" means to waste time, idle, or avoid doing something productive. The expression became common in informal Irish speech, especially in everyday conversations criticizing laziness or distraction in a lighthearted way. It is usually used casually rather than seriously.
Examples
Stop fluting around and get your homework done.
